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YouTube Thumbnail Maker

YouTube Thumbnail Maker

Design high-CTR, AI-powered YouTube thumbnails at the volume a multi-channel schedule actually needs.

Generate thumbnail ideas fast

Describe your video or paste a YouTube URL, add optional character or style references, then preview directions before you sign up.

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Stop spending hours designing thumbnails from scratch or learning graphic software. Braiv's YouTube Thumbnail Maker translates video concepts and transcripts into clickable cover art in seconds — built for the monthly volume a content team actually ships.

Key features include:
  • → Automatic Text Overlays: The AI extracts compelling textual hooks from your content and embeds readable text overlays.
  • → CTR Scoring & Diagnostic Heatmaps: Score designs before publishing to catch poor contrast, low text legibility, or color clutter.
  • → High-resolution exports: Save 1280x720 PNG images ready for upload into YouTube Studio across every connected channel.
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Key Features
AI thumbnail scoring
Use AI to provide your thumbnails with a comprehensive score, backed by industry leading data points.
Fix thumbnails in one-click
Fix your thumbnails in a single click based on data-backed insights & feedback...then go viral!
Overlay any image in your thumbnails
Add the classic shocked creator or dramatic podcast snapshot artistically to your thumbnail in a matter of seconds.
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Turn any YouTube thumbnail into a style reference, lock your own look into a brand kit, generate from real footage or free invention, score every option before it ships, and publish across every channel you run.

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Frequently asked questions
How much does the YouTube thumbnail maker cost?
On the Business plan, includes 270 thumbnail generations from 5,400 AI credits, unlimited channels, and rollover up to 16,200 credits. Pro (135 thumbnails, 10 channels); Starter (30 thumbnails, 3 channels). On Demand includes 10 generations. Regional pricing is applied automatically.
Do I need graphic design experience or prompts?
No. Braiv is a zero-prompt thumbnail creator. It reads your video title or transcript and generates designs suited to the content, then lets you score and adjust before publishing.
How many thumbnails can a content team generate each month?
Business covers 270 thumbnail generations per month. Unused credits roll over up to 16,200, and overage is billed at $0.01 / credit rather than blocked. That is the capacity profile for channels shipping daily or agencies running multiple brands.